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IWD Screening in Kibera slum (Kenya)

March 8, 2019

In collaboration with Docubox and Amani Kibera, THE WHY hosted a community screening for 50 people of our critically-acclaimed WHY SLAVERY? film Maid in Hell.

Maid in Hell Screening with Docubox, in Nairobi - Kenya

February 25, 2019

In partnership with Docubox, THE WHY hosted a screening of the critically-acclaimed Maid in Hell to a 125 large audience in Kenya's capital Nairobi.

Screening of A Woman Captured at UK Permanent Mission to the EU

February 19, 2019

On the 19th of January, THE WHY Foundation continued its collaboration with the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office with its latest screening of the award-winning WHY SLAVERY? film A Woman Captured in Brussels,Belgium.

Special Screening with the Spouses of Ambassadors to Denmark

February 13, 2019

The Why was pleased to host Spouses of the Official Ambassadors to Denmark from countries around the world for a screening of our critically acclaimed WHY SLAVERY? film: Maid in Hell.

WHY ARGUE? @ CPH:DOX 2019

February 12, 2019

WHY ARGUE? is a series of HOUR conversations about power structures, facts, media and the right to ASK WHY. This March, as part of the CPH:DOX 2019 official programme, we invite you to join us to take part in these intimate and inspiring dialogues as known from the French Salon tradition.

FILM OF THE MONTH: Park Avenue

January 1, 2019

Our ‘Film of the Month’ feature is back and with it we’ll be keeping you up-to-date with the latest favourites from THE WHY HQ. We're starting off the season with the critically acclimaed film Park Avenue, directed by Alex Gibney.

A Woman Captured screened at the British Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria

December 18, 2018

 Last week, A Woman Captured - one of the six WHY SLAVERY? films - was screened at the British Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, following a similar screening in Beijing.

THE WHY hosts human rights event at UN City

December 13, 2018

The 10th of December marked the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.The Why was invited to host a screening of the WHY SLAVERY? Film Maid in Hell, followed by a debate on modern slavery, which is explicitly included in article 4 of the declaration: No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.

Screening at Mwanga Institute in the Democratic Republic of Congo

December 4, 2018

The Why organised a WHY SLAVERY? screening at the Mwanga Institute in the Democratic Republic of Congo in collaboration with COSCAE, La Coalition des Organisations de la Société Civile Anti-Esclavagistes (The Coalition of Anti-Slavery Civil Society Organisations).

A Woman Captured screened at the British Embassy in Beijing

December 3, 2018

Following the successful internal screening of Maid in Hell at the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office in October, The Why has worked hard to extend its collaboration with diplomatic actors and offices all over the world. Last week, A Woman Captured - one of the six WHY SLAVERY? films - was screened at the British Embassy in Beijing.

THE WHY wins German Design Award

November 23, 2018

THE WHY proudly announces that we have received the German Design Award; Our WHY WOMEN? short film “The Benefits of a Toilet”, produced by Simon Andersen Nørredam, Trine Beckett & Peter Stenbæk, has won the 2019 “'Excellent Communications Design - Audiovisual'' award!

THE WHY calls for films on PLASTIC

November 20, 2018

Plastic is a revolutionary material, but it's usability and low production cost has brought us to the brink of an environmental disaster. In response, THE WHY is looking for ambitious filmmakers interested in bringing the issue of plastic pollution to life.

THE WHY calls for completed films

November 20, 2018

We are currently looking for 20 completed films for season 4 of WHY STORIES, within the following categories: culture & everyday life, civil & political rights, war & peace, inequality & development, and gender & sexuality. 

WHY SLAVERY? at Tutti Nello Stesso Piatto Festival

November 5, 2018

This week, the film and food festival Tutti Nello Stesso Piatto is premiering in Trento, Italy. The festival will be screening more than 30 films during three weeks, including 3 WHY SLAVERY? films; Maid in Hell, Jailed in America and Selling Children

WHY STORIES in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda

November 1, 2018

This week, we are happy to announce that we have signed a contract with Azam TV, introducing the WHY STORIES? documentaries to an entirely new audience in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda. 

A Woman Captured: the heart-breaking story that conquered the world

October 30, 2018

A Woman Captured has been hugely successful and praised by critics, filmmakers and human rights advocates alike. Read more about the awards and nominations this film has rightfully earned.

DokuFest in Kosovo show WHY POVERTY? short films

October 26, 2018

THE WHY is pleased to announce another chapter of our collaboration with DokuFest, an international documentary and short film festival hosted annually in Kosovo. This fall, WHY POVERTY? (2012) short films have been acquired to be a part of their ground-breaking project “Cinema at Your Door”.

IDA nomination for Best Curated Series

October 25, 2018

We are so happy and proud to announce that the WHY SLAVERY? series has been nominated by the International Documentary Association for the Best Curated Series Award!

Introducing WHY SLAVERY co-producer: The Open University

October 24, 2018

THE WHY and The Open University joined forces for the production of the WHY SLAVERY? Campaign, to shed light on the 40.3 million people living in the shadow of enslavement.

WHY SLAVERY? Local outreach in Denmark

October 19, 2018

The Why has had a busy week with WHY SLAVERY? events and activities happening around Denmark.

WHY SLAVERY? screening at the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office: Modern Slavery Unit

October 18, 2018

THE WHY was proudly invited to present our WHY SLAVERY? film Maid in Hell as part of a British government initiative to end modern slavery.

WHY SLAVERY? discussion on "Deadline"

October 16, 2018

Monday 15th of October, one week after our offical WHY SLAVERY? launch, the issue of modern slavery was discussed in the Danish news program “Deadline”, aired on public broadcaster DR. 

WHY SLAVERY? screenings at St Louis University Belgium

October 16, 2018

THE WHY is proud to collaborate with the Samilia Foundation & the St Louis University Law Department in Brussels, Belgium to engage over 500 students with the issue of modern slavery.

Official WHY SLAVERY? launch at Absalon in Copenhagen

October 11, 2018

We want to thank everyone who attended the launch of the WHY SLAVERY? campaign and the premier of "Maid in Hell". Have a look at some pictures from the event!

WHY SLAVERY? Screening at the European Parliament

October 9, 2018

The WHY SLAVERY? documentary "North Korea's Secret Slaves: Dollar Heroes" was screened at European Parliament in Brussels as part of initiative to stop the exploitation of North Korean workers in Poland.

Nadia Murad, former Yazidi slave, wins Nobel's Peace Prize

October 5, 2018

Today, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence in warzones.

WHY SLAVERY? Premiere at Absalon

October 4, 2018

On the 8th of October, the WHY SLAVERY? campaign will officially launch, at the cultural center Absalon in Copenhagen. This date marks the start of the worldwide broadcasting schedule of the 6 films that are part of the campaign. 

CEO Mette at the UN

October 3, 2018

THE WHY’s CEO and Executive Producer Mette Hoffmann Meyer has spent the last week in New York, advocating the end of modern slavery in the United Nations. 

WHY STORIES? and WHY SLAVERY?: Now in Albania!

October 3, 2018

THE WHY proudly announces a new WHY STORIES? and WHY SLAVERY? broadcaster: Albanian Radio and Television - RTSH.

WORLD STORIES becomes WHY STORIES?

October 1, 2018

As a documentary film organization we want to encourage people to ASK WHY? In keeping with this ethos, we’ve made the decision to rename our preeminent WORLD STORIES series: WHY STORIES? 

WHY SLAVERY? Ambassador in the UN: Shandra Woworuntu

September 28, 2018

Our WHY SLAVERY? ambassador Shandra Woworuntu is in the UN this week, continuing the fight against human trafficking.

New campaign about plastic pollution

April 6, 2018

An urgent and ambitious global awareness campaign that uses documentary film, short film and public engagement activities to expose the devastating consequences of plastic pollution on our planet.

WORLD STORIES now in Mongolia

February 21, 2018

THE WHY is thrilled to announce its latest, East Asian partnership with Mongolian National Broadcaster–MNB.

WHY SLAVERY? Launching at united nations general assembly

September 20, 2017

The launch event will present a unique collaboration between UN member states and THE WHY.

WHY STORIES screening at Kunsthal Charlotteborg

September 2, 2017

In collaboration with Kunsthal Charlottenborg we invite youto 4 screenings with compelling documentaries by some of the best filmmakers inthe world.

WHY DEMOCRACY? Re-release

August 21, 2017

On the 10th anniversary of their launch WHY DEMOCRACY? films are now more relevant than ever. These award-winning films are now available to watch online.

THE WHY @ Sheffield DocFest

June 13, 2017

Come meet THE WHY team at DocFest!

The why co-founder and executive producer, Nick Fraser, wins Bafta special award

May 15, 2017

During his extensive career he has been the editor of BBC’s Storyville from 1997 -2016 and has won an astonishing five BAFTAs, four Oscars, fifteen Griersons, three Peabody Awards and three International Emmys.

THE WHY - Danish Design Award Winner 2017

May 15, 2017

The Why awarded Danish Design Award 2017 for its short film ‘Benefits of a Toilet’ in the category MESSAGE RECEIVED.

WHY WOMEN? Mini Film Festival

March 20, 2017

The Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations and THE WHY Foundation are hosting WHY WOMEN? mini film festival.

WHY ARGUE? CPH:DOX 2017

March 1, 2017

WHY ARGUE? is a series of 30-minute conversations between 2 people about power structures, facts, media and the right to ASK WHY. We invite you to intimate and inspiring dialogues as known from the French Salon tradition.

Are you our new producer?

February 6, 2017

THE WHY is looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our small but growing team in Copenhagen, Denmark.

See the latest PRESS coverage of THE WHY 

International Labour Organization:

February 4, 2019

EU Reporter: Exploitation of North Korean Workers

January 31, 2019

Daily Mirror: North Korea's Secret Slaves

November 13, 2018

Business Insider: North Korea's Secret Slaves

November 13, 2018

Mail Online: Middle Eastern slave trade exposed

November 5, 2018

Independent: BBC announces new series on modern slavery

November 5, 2018

BBC World News: The Kafala System in the Middle East

October 30, 2018

Screen Daily: Athen's International Film Festival

October 30, 2018

Al Jazeera Balkan Doc: A Woman Captured

October 30, 2018

The Times: Critics' Choice

October 30, 2018

The Times: Viewing Guide

October 30, 2018

The Sun: ‘I eat crumbs from the table and am paid in cigarettes’

October 30, 2018

Observer TV Reviews: A Woman Captured

October 30, 2018

Globalnyt

October 24, 2018

Danwatch

October 23, 2018

Radio Times review: A Woman Captured

October 23, 2018

The Times: Review of A Woman Captured

October 23, 2018

WHY SLAVERY? on Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC)

October 22, 2018

DR P1 Special Guest Interview: Mette Hoffmann Meyer

October 19, 2018

BBC WHY SLAVERY? Press release

October 19, 2018

NPO Interview with Mette Hoffmann Meyer

October 19, 2018

Beyond Chron: Review of Dollar Heroes at UNAFF

October 19, 2018

Politiken review of A Woman Captured

October 17, 2018

The Open University

October 15, 2018

Croque Monsieur Podcast

October 15, 2018

Magasinet Rost

October 15, 2018

Danish Film Institute

October 15, 2018

Ekko

September 18, 2018

Dailymail

September 18, 2018

Ekstra Bladet

September 18, 2018

Berlingske

September 18, 2018

Femina

September 18, 2018

Ekstra Bladet

September 18, 2018

DR Nyheder

September 18, 2018

Information

September 18, 2018

Politiken

September 18, 2018

Politiken

September 18, 2018

Politiken

September 18, 2018

DR - P1

September 18, 2018

Soundvenue

September 18, 2018

Ekko - Vote For the films

September 18, 2018

Ekko

September 18, 2018

Cover

September 18, 2018

Hollywood Reporter

September 18, 2018